Arrest made in 2015 robbery at Super 8 in Sanford

SANFORD, Maine — An arrest was made Friday by Sanford Police detectives in connection with a robbery last November at the Super 8 motel in Sanford.

The suspect, initially described as a white male armed with a knife, entered the motel on the evening of Nov. 24, 2015, and demanded money from the clerk. The attempt failed and the suspect fled on foot.

(Photo: Sanford Police Dept.)

Surveillance video was released, which subsequently went viral; but despite the notoriety, no arrests were made. Nearly 11 months later, following an extensive investigation, police identified a suspect.

Ryan Harris
(Photo: York County Jail)

Twenty-eight-year-old Ryan Harris of Sanford was taken into custody Friday. He is being held at the York County Jail on $25,000 bail.